Soundbites + Highlights | Media Training from Women Empowering Women

"Your mess is your message". "Know your non-negotiables". Missed the conference? Here's what happened.

Ep. 142 Live from the sold-out Women Empowering Women Conference, this episode of High Vibe Table Talks takes you inside the annual Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce event and the newly installed JazzCast Pros Podcast Lounge—where real growth happened in real time.

Female leaders, founders, and employees stepped up to the mic—finding clarity, confidence, and their voice on the spot through live media training led by broadcast veteran Jazzy T, alongside Merchon’s evolution from podcast host to coach.

But this isn’t just about what was said—it’s about what was learned.

From Merchon’s reflections on stepping into visibility, to Jazzy’s reminders on owning your presence, to insights from Ann Marie, Shalom, and Maribel on leadership, confidence, and showing up fully—this episode captures both the professional strategies and the personal breakthroughs that defined the room.

If you weren’t there… this is your seat at the table.

🔑 Highlights

• Your story is your advantage—even the messy parts
• A clear elevator pitch builds confidence + connection
• Visibility is a skill you can develop in real time
• “Why not me?” is the mindset shift

🌐 About the Guests

1. Ann Marie Depoian Financial Advisor | Primerica 📍 485 Titus Ave, Irondequoit, NY @MrsMoneymaster

2. Shalom Singer Aquatic Supervisor – City of Rochester 📧 [email protected] City of Rochester Aquatics (lifeguard jobs, swim programs)

3. Maribel Torres Entrepreneur | Fitness Coach 🔗 Facebook: Maribel Torres 📱 Amigas Conectadas | Fit Balance (FITLANAZ)

🎤 JazzCast Pros Podcast Lounge Media training + elevator pitch coaching for entrepreneurs & professionals 👉 Learn more: JazzCastPros.com

Want more from the 2026 Women's conference presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce?

Hop over to Jazzy T's podcast Elevating Enterprise podcast. Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro 00:00:23 Live with Jazzy T 00:00:37 Fixing Your Elevator Pitch in Real Time 00:01:39 Conference Takeaways: Define Your Non-Negotiables 00:03:50 Your Story is Your Superpower (Even the Messy Parts) 00:05:21 Reframing Challenges: This Is Happening For You 00:06:29 Merchon’s Growth as a Podcaster → Media Trainer 00:08:13 Guest Interviews Begin: Practice Makes Confidence

00:08:29 Ann Marie Depoian: Financial Literacy for Women 💰 00:09:46 Anxiety, High Achievement & Getting Help Sooner 00:12:36 Advice to Your Younger Self + Power of Community

00:14:41 Why Media Training Matters for Your Business

00:16:54 Shalom Singer: Aquatics, Safety & Community Impact 00:19:10 Turning Pain Into Purpose: A Personal Story 00:19:55 Lifeguard Opportunities + How to Get Involved

00:20:26 Maribel Torres: Confidence, Fitness & Entrepreneurship 00:21:51 “Be You, Why Not You?” Confidence Takeaway 00:24:24 The Biggest Lie Entrepreneurs Tell Themselves 00:25:02 Protecting Your Time: Non-Negotiables

00:27:09 Final Thoughts: Activate Your High Vibes

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